Law Society asks for members’ views on unbundling
The Law Society of England and Wales is calling on its members to share their experience about how they are delivering unbundled legal services. Unbundling allows solicitors and clients to agree that some tasks traditionally carried out by a solicitor such as – drafting letters, attending court hearings or legal research – will be completed […]
Pension holders could reclaim £6bn in Stamp Duty refunds due to ‘misleading advice’
New research has revealed that British pension holders could be entitled to nearly £6 billion in stamp duty refunds from HMRC due to being misadvised in relation to the tax, according to Cornerstone Tax. The revelation comes as owners of commercial property often transfer these into their pensions, and some solicitors and advisors may have advised their clients that stamp […]